Table 1 Terpenes classification
Classification on the basis of composition of chemicals | Classification on the basis of units of isoprene | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Terpenes | Class | Terpenes | Isoprene number |
Ascaridole | Peroxides | Tetraterpenes | C40 |
Cineole, anethole | Ethers | Triterpenes | C30 |
Thymol, eugenol | Phenols | Sesterterpenes | C25 |
Thujone, carvone | Ketones | Diterpenes | C20 |
Aldehydes of cinnamic | Aldehydes | Sesquiterpenes | C15 |
Menthol, acetate of linalyl and linalool | Alcohols and esters | Monoterpenes | C10 |
Geraniol, linalool | Alcohol | – | – |